James O. Robinson Jr. (July 30, 1918 – November 2, 1967) was an American film actor.
Early life
Robinson was born on 30 July 1918, in Los Angeles, California, as the son of James O. Robinson Sr.
Career
He played the role of "Hambone" Johnson in Fontaine Fox's Mickey McGuire film series of short subjects. He was in the series from its beginning in 1927 until its end in 1934, appearing in most of the shorts in series. During his Mickey McGuire days, Robinson also appeared in other films, such as Tenderfeet and Penrod and Sam. After the McGuire series, Robinson continued to act, but mostly in bit parts.
Death
Robinson died from an illness on 2 November 1967, at the age of 49, in his California home.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1928 Tenderfeet 1931 Penrod and Sam Herman Washington 1934 Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Mose, Newspaper Office Boy Uncredited1935 On Probation Negro Lad Uncredited1935 Becky Sharp Sedley's Page 1936 Anthony Adverse Black Man Uncredited1937 A Day at the Races Extra in Jazz Number Uncredited1938 The Buccaneer Poster Boy Uncredited1938 Phantom Gold Pancake 1939 Long Shot Tucky 1940 South of Suez Spying Native Boy Uncredited1940 The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date Second Black Newsboy Uncredited1966 The Black Klansman Barnaby (final film role)
See also Mickey McGuire (1927–1934) Mickey Rooney Billy Barty Delia Bogard
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